The Bookies Enemy

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Your racing tips for tomorrow

7:00 Newmarket, Giovanne Baglione - 1pt win @7 generally

Has run well in each of his races against quality opposition including last time when 6th at Kempton in the same race at the selection below, behind a couple of nice types under an easy ride, which is understandable with it being his last before receiving a handicap mark. That opening mark is just 68 which, considering the company he's been keeping looks more than fair, and stepping up to a mile for the first time tomorrow, I think this son of 'Caravaggio' and Grandson of the mighty 'Galileo' looks a decent bet in what's a well below average handicap by Newmarket standards.

7:45 Newcastle, Baltimore Boy - 1pt win @5.5 generally

The Doncaster form of current fav 'Indemnify' looks strong, but the form of BB's 3rd at Kempton, given it was his racecourse debut, could be stronger. He was held up from his wide draw that day and had to wait for room to make his run, but he picked well once in the clear and stayed on in the form of a potentially very nice horse. The winner of that race 'Moonadah' finished mid-pack in a group 3 at Royal Ascot, and although finishing a fair way behind him, with the potential of plenty of improvement tomorrow, I think there's every chance that he could give the fav a run for his money, along with the two other shorter-priced rivals.

7:53 Curragh, Grappa Nonino - 1pt e/w @13 generally (5-6 places)

Has run quite well and caught the eye to some extent in all his three starts before making his handicap debut at Leopardstown last time where, despite finishing 13th of 15, I thought he looked miles better than that as not only did he have a wide draw, being held up in the rear, he just never got a clear run and looked to finish with plenty more left to give and virtually still on the bridle. He's actually been dropped 2lb for that effort, and from a much kinder draw in stall 3 up a furlong in trip, he looks set to run a big race.